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The Heritage Hiker’s Guide to Llantwit Major

Where is Llantwit Major? Llantwit Major – Llanilltud Fawr is a small town set along the Glamorgan Heritage Coastline. It has a rocky beach and a historic urban centre to explore. The town is first recorded in Welsh literature as Caer-Worgorn, with ‘Caer’ suggesting a fortified post-roman settlement. Records show evidence of Roman buildings and

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The Heritage Hiker’s Guide to Merthyr

History of Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr Tydfil (Merthyr Tudful) is as a typical Welsh Valley mining town and is situated on the A470 between Cardiff and Brecon. There is evidence for prehistoric settlement and land use (mainly to the north of the current town), a Roman fort at Penydarren and a later 13th century castle up

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The Heritage Hiker’s Guide to Lower Machen

History of Lower Machen Lower Machen (Machen Isaf) is a small hamlet between Newport and Caerphilly, in the county of Gwent.  A place often overlooked by those driving along the A468 to and from their destination. This small hamlet is a designated conservation area (1976). The heritage listings are mostly linked to the bigger story

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